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Really great my daughters both really enjoy it and the staff are also very professional and kind. They always greet me and the children every morning by name which is really nice. They also log everything each child does throughout the day so I give them 5 stars.", "datePublished": "2024-01-23T15:32:25.447508Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 3, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "K" }, "reviewBody": "Some of the staff here seem as they don't have a clue or a care in the world... Many parents have complained about the 'lack of care' , 'accidents' that happen without the staff knowing..? I've come to know that one centre is outstanding though not the other- best bet is to go see for yourself!", "datePublished": "2017-07-21T22:31:55.605Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Faheem Madhani" }, "reviewBody": "Really good and helpful people here. 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Packington Children's Centre # Packington Children's Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2020) · 4.3 (10 parent reviews) · 32a Popham Road, LONDON, N1 8SJ · Islington Number of places 22 places Age range 1–2 yrs Last inspected Feb 2020 Local authority Islington About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Packington Children's Centre, located next to the new North Academy school on Popham Road, provides high-quality early years provision for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Open from 8 am to 6 pm, 49 weeks a year, the centre caters to working or studying parents. The nursery offers 57 childcare places, fostering independence and engaging learning experiences in a stimulating and safe environment. They host monthly open mornings for new parents, which require booking, and also offer a virtual tour of their under-3s provision at the Popham Road site. Packington Children's Centre is recognised as an Islington Healthy Early Years setting and has achieved the Healthy Early Years London Silver Award. The centre prioritises admissions based on factors like risk or need, special educational needs, residency in Islington, proximity to the nursery, age suitability for available spaces, and parents' working or studying status. The dedicated team at Packington Children's Centre is equipped to support children with complex needs, including those with hearing impairments, by utilising acoustic panels, Makaton sign language, and PECS. They also run specialised language groups and have strong links with health visiting teams, as well as a named speech and language therapist and CAMHS worker. What it's like All children are welcomed into this friendly and purposeful setting. Staff provide a variety of resources and equipment to support children's development in all areas of learning. Children settle quickly into the setting and form strong bonds with staff. Healthy Early Years London Silver Award Support for complex needs Virtual tours available ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, 49 weeks a year Staff all staff are highly experienced and trained Age range 6 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Packington Children's Centre Last inspected 24 February 2020 · Pauline Valentine-Coker Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend All children are welcomed into this friendly and purposeful setting. Staff provide a variety of resources and equipment to support children's development in all areas of learning. Children settle quickly into the setting and form strong bonds with staff. Inspector highlights - Children and families are placed at the heart of the provision. - There are effective procedures in place to settle children into the nursery. - Leaders and staff have high expectations for all children. - Children feel safe and secure at the setting. - Children are active learners. Areas to develop - 1 develop children's independence further during daily routines. Inspection #10138047 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50151272) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Packington Children's Centre Inspection date Feb 2020 Inspection no. 10138047 Lead inspector Pauline Valentine-Coker Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50151272)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442174) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://findyour.islington.gov.uk/kb5/islington/directory/service.page?id=3Esvgkkc4iI) 32a Popham Road, LONDON, N1 8SJ Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, 49 weeks a year [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.0955/51.53861/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near LONDON - [Day nurseries in LONDON](/search?q=LONDON) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=packington-children-s-centre-n1-8sj-ey442174) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) thrive in this inclusive setting. Staff skilfully adapt activities and deploy specialist resources to ensure all children are fully included. Outdoor space Children enjoy experimenting with the natural materials and resources on offer. For example, they touch and feel the plants in the garden, and younger children explore baskets of sensory items. Staff use the school's outdoor area at the end of the school day. ## Parent Reviews of Packington Children's Centre 4.3 (10) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKKFjkyjvvLRwC6Tf7ZpJqncZxdYUgaA0N4h4sfW1W9KlcAOA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ella Dickinson 2 years ago Amazing nursery. Really great my daughters both really enjoy it and the staff are also very professional and kind. They always greet me and the children every morning by name which is really nice. They also log everything each child does throughout the day so I give them 5 stars. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROaWUtN293RRAB!2m1!1s0x48761b607869883b:0xcf51f0d7b5bdcc93) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJbDn8xSvtysy1H8ucS2LKMkCIwyiuJwhN8-bUvQVHyivRtEg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) K 8 years ago Some of the staff here seem as they don't have a clue or a care in the world... Many parents have complained about the 'lack of care' , 'accidents' that happen without the staff knowing..? I've come to know that one centre is outstanding though not the other- best bet is to go see for yourself! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRcGNyN0dBEAE!2m1!1s0x48761b607869883b:0xcf51f0d7b5bdcc93) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVz_ojAjAYfW2_d6nSr-710xgczB12bcOVy2dVKN2lMa5BsnYzv9w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Faheem Madhani 9 years ago Really good and helpful people here. Very supportive and informative team [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURROGVtaVFBEAE!2m1!1s0x48761b607869883b:0xcf51f0d7b5bdcc93) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVJp9-4m1IEDMbiTrfM3y4k0-uFtfUhJHhlqlb8ZFpMuBiO_KrN=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Kenzy Adam 8 years ago My son like it [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3b2RYVGFBEAE!2m1!1s0x48761b607869883b:0xcf51f0d7b5bdcc93) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLzHvHTtSEP1Vrl-VXzyCN-9TxhFJjKseUaqCDy2bllns3ftg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Natasha Lee 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3bGNDNkRnEAE!2m1!1s0x48761b607869883b:0xcf51f0d7b5bdcc93) Reviews from Google for Packington Children's Centre. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14938986248222395539&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2012 - February 2020 Good - August 2015 Outstanding - July 2012 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Packington Children's Centre ### How big is Packington Children's Centre? ### How does Packington Children's Centre support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at Packington Children's Centre? ### What stands out about Packington Children's Centre? ### Does Packington Children's Centre have an Ofsted rating? ## About the setting Packington Children's Centre originally registered in 2008 and re-registered in 2012 due to a change in management. It is managed by the London Borough of Islington, where it is based. The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm for 48 weeks a year. The nursery is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two years. There are 11 staff, who all hold appropriate early years qualifications, including two staff with early years degrees. URN EY442174 Registered person The London Borough of Islington Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Outstanding ## Nearby day nurseries in LONDON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Packington Children's Centre. - [ Awaiting first inspection <0.2 mi ### MEplace Islington London · N1 8QH ](/nursery/meplace-islington-n1-8qh-2868841) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### Packington Childrens Centre @Bentham Court London · N1 3AA ](/nursery/packington-childrens-centre-bentham-court-n1-3aa-ey488672) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.2 mi ### Nanny Jane's Nursery London · N1 3AP 4.9(28 reviews) ](/nursery/nanny-jane-s-nursery-n1-3ap-2723947) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Be Me Day Nurseries Angel London · N1 2EP 4.6(10 reviews) ](/nursery/be-me-day-nursery-angel-n1-2ep-ey499770) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Kindred Islington London · N1 3DF 4.8(25 reviews) ](/nursery/kindred-islington-n1-3df-131691) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Essex Road Pre-School Islington · N1 2FE ](/nursery/essex-road-pre-school-n1-2fe-ey414760) [See all nurseries in LONDON →](/search?q=LONDON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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